According to a recent study, Africa has lost over 55,000 doctors from its health systems to Global North countries. In many affected nations, the scarcity of trained doctors has resulted in a significant portion of healthcare responsibilities falling upon medical interns.
The report by The Continent highlights that, among the African countries experiencing this drain of medical professionals, Egypt has suffered the greatest loss. The report noted that Egypt boasts the lowest doctor-to-patient ratio among its North African counterparts.
Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, and Sudan also have faced a notable decline in the quality of healthcare services available to their residents. The emigration of doctors and nurses from other African nations to the Global North further complicates the situation, leaving the healthcare system perilously understaffed.
Source: Business Insider
